Do you represent a site, service or event that helps convey
the heritage of Baltimore? Please look through the information below to help
answer questions about the program. Applications are accepted on an on-going
basis and Baltimore City Heritage Area staff is available to assist with filling
out the application and with advice on how your organization can help meet the
program guidelines.
Who can apply?
Does the site, service
or event that I represent qualify?
After I submit my application what
happens?
I have been told that
my application was approved. What does that mean to me?
Other Benefits of the
program.
I have been told that
my site, service or event does not currently meet the guidelines. Is there a
next step?
Who can apply?
The Authentic Baltimore program
offers sites, services and events that interpret a piece of Baltimore history
and heritage a chance to set themselves apart.
Sites-Historic Sites or Museums
Services-A Research Facility, A
Tour, A Lodging or Dining establishment
Events-A Traditional Event or An
Interpretive Event (Re-enactments, festivals, etc.)
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Does the site, service
or event that I represent qualify?
To see if your institution or
event qualifies for this program please download the guidelines. The staff of
the Baltimore City Heritage Area is available to answer any questions you may
have about the guidelines and to assist you in meeting them if possible.
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After I submit my application what
happens?
Applications are reviewed on a
quarterly basis and all applications will be reviewed within ninety
days. The Advisory Committee is made up of leaders from the tourism and
marketing, historic preservation, museum and cultural community and is supported
by the staff of the Baltimore City Heritage Area. Any accompanying supporting
materials will be kept confidential if the applicant so desires.
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I have been told that
my application was approved. What does that mean to me?
Upon certification applicants are
given permission to use the Authentic Baltimore logo in promotional materials
and on site. They will be provided with the logo in a digital format, table or
desktop signage, decals and a banner all with the Authentic Baltimore logo.
There is a fee associated with the program that helps to cover the costs
associated with the program.
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Other Benefits of the program
include:
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Branding as a part of the “real” Baltimore story
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Use of Authentic Baltimore Logo for public
relations, advertising and other materials
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Use of Authentic Baltimore banners, signs or
window decals at your site to publicize designation
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Technical Assistance from the Baltimore City
Heritage Area staff to aid in meeting guidelines and maintaining
certification
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Inclusion in Heritage Area publications and
website as an Authentic Baltimore Resource
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Designation by Baltimore Area Convention and
Visitors Association as an Authentic Baltimore resource in their marketing
and on their website
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Designation as an Authentic Baltimore resource
in the Baltimore Fun Guide, an on-line comprehensive event calendar produced
by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
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